Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-12-08
CAST UPON THE WORLD.
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CHAPTER V1-CoSfrNUEp
Morry's alluslon to Norton's interview with
Ella caused his cheeks to flush with anger,
ana the expression of indccson to vanish
from his face. Raising his eyes he said
fou shall have five thousand dollars when
you satisfy me your work is done"
business is business" exclaimed Morry
rising aud crossing to shelf in one corner Of
the room from which he took an ink-bottle
and pen which he poced upon the table be-
fore his guest
There, just put it inter writing" and
drawing dirty ,account-book from his pocket
he tore page from it, and handing it TO
Norton, added:
Nov, then, stave away"
Norton took up the pen and wrote the desir-
ed agreement, which Morry took from him
and read with some difficulty. He was
evidently satisfied with IL, for lie said;
''By ther way, shall have ter have
little money fer ncerdentas and ther like"
How much will you requires" asked Nor
tor.
twenty dollars, at the least" he replied.
You shall have it in the incoming" said
his patron
What times" he inquired
"Wil yer send it or bring II yerselt!" ask
ed Morry.
II viii send 1t by a special messenger" re-
Piled Norton.
IAN right; pl expect it." and Morry folded
the agreement aud tucked it INFO his pocket.
But what is your plan of operations" ask
ed Norton.
THAT amt none o. your busucss-cxcuse
I.lain MI I'M
''but be contented wild my teln yer that Their
thing'll be done quietly and ter yer perfect
satsfact on, ANA don't ask no more ques-
tions."
when DO you intend to Begin"
-'ro-morrer."
"And when-when will sou have accom-
plished your obiectsr
''How ken i TENS Their things got ter be
done carefully, and so it'll take time. 1t may
be a week, and then again it may be three
not more than that though, at Their most"
Every WELL" replied Norton, rising. II
leave the matter entirely in your hands,
trusting to YOUR Judgment to carry it
through ~
II guess yer needn't have no anxiety-yer
know me too well ser thatl" exclaimed Morry.
''Bul when will 1 see yer again!"
"There is INV address," replied Norton,
handing him card. 'If you have anything
of Importance to communicate, or should wish
to see me-----'
Or" broke in Morrv, "if ther money
should run Out"
''You have only to drop me line" con
tinued Norton.
'Furrcctp' exclaimed Morry, taking his
visitors hat from beneath the table and
smoothing it with his sleeve. pm sorry
can't invite yerter supper" he added; "but,
like a gentleman, takes my meals out. Yer
won't forget eleven termorrerl"
"You can depend upon me, 'replied Norton,
Morry opened the door and accompanied
him to the head of the stairs, and held the
lamp over the banister. "Good- night" he
shouted after him as he descended; then he
returned to his room.
Come out Scanty!" he cried, and immedi-
ately door leading into an adjoining apart
ment opened, and the individual addressed
made his appearance, with thick slice OF
bread In one hand and ham-bone in the
other.
Ibid yer hear ,everythin'" inquired Morry.
+'Didn't lose a'word," answered Scanty
''You'll help mer'
'In course 1 wilf''
@Then drop yer grub, and go for a pitcher
% beer; and while we're drink it wen arrange
our plan o. -persedin'"
Scanty procured, a large pitcher from pan
try, and, taking the money Mory Offered
him, departed on his errand.